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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 9196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 7742 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibragim Magomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragim Magomedov delivers a nice body kick.
Rashid Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ibragim Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid Magomedov working over Ibragim Magomedov with some ground and pound. Ibragim Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Rashid Magomedov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ibragim Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rashid Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rashid Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rashid Magomedov looks for the body kick but Ibragim Magomedov saw that one coming.
Ibragim Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ibragim Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibragim Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rashid Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rashid Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Rashid Magomedov defends easily.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibragim Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Rashid Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Rashid Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Ibragim Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibragim Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Rashid Magomedov pushing down on Ibragim Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rashid Magomedov winds up and cracks Ibragim Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibragim Magomedov defends it well.
Rashid Magomedov controlling the action here.
Rashid Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibragim Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rashid Magomedov.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rashid Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Rashid Magomedov prevents Ibragim Magomedov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rashid Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibragim Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Rashid Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rashid Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rashid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Ibragim Magomedov defending well.
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control but Rashid Magomedov passes into side control!
Rashid Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashid Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibragim Magomedov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rashid Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rashid Magomedov controls the position.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rashid Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rashid Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibragim Magomedov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ibragim Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rashid Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rashid Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rashid Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashid Magomedov's head.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Ibragim Magomedov stands up over Rashid Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ibragim Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rashid Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid Magomedov is on top in guard.
Ibragim Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibragim Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rashid Magomedov stands and steps away. Ibragim Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rashid Magomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibragim Magomedov avoids the head kick by Rashid Magomedov.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rashid Magomedov working for a triangle but Ibragim Magomedov defends it easily.
Rashid Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Rashid Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibragim Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibragim Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rashid Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rashid Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from standing up.
Ibragim Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rashid Magomedov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibragim Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibragim Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibragim Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Rashid Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rashid Magomedov manages to kick Ibragim Magomedov off! Ibragim Magomedov jumps back into Rashid Magomedov's guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control from the top but Rashid Magomedov keeps moving.
Rashid Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Ibragim Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibragim Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rashid Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rashid Magomedov has the hooks in. Ibragim Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rashid Magomedov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ibragim Magomedov is defending well though. Rashid Magomedov let's go of the attempt for now.
Rashid Magomedov is trying to stick to Ibragim Magomedov's back but Ibragim Magomedov is turning into Rashid Magomedov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rashid Magomedov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibragim Magomedov.
Rashid Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Ibragim Magomedov is having none of it.
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibragim Magomedov defends well.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rashid Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rashid Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibragim Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibragim Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rashid Magomedov pushing down on Ibragim Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Rashid Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rashid Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ibragim Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rashid Magomedov is controlling well.
Rashid Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibragim Magomedov has hold of Rashid Magomedov's hands but Rashid Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rashid Magomedov trying to control the action but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rashid Magomedov is controlling well.
Rashid Magomedov working Ibragim Magomedov over with strikes.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rashid Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rashid Magomedov controlling the pace.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rashid Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rashid Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibragim Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibragim Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Rashid Magomedov working over Ibragim Magomedov with some ground and pound. Ibragim Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rashid Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibragim Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rashid Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ibragim Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rashid Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibragim Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rashid Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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